Main Street Membership

Be part of a team dedicated to Downtown Gainesville!

Membership Levels

  • Friend: $50 per year
  • Business: $100 per year
  • Heritage: $250 per year

Register Online, and then submit payment online.

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BenefitsNon-MemberFriendBusinessHeritage
Your Name and Location included on the Historic Downtown MapYesYes
Yes
Yes
Bimonthly email NewsletterYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Business listed in the directory on downtowngainesville.comYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Support of Main Street Gainesville Program, including events, advertising, promotions, and other economic vitality workNoYes
Yes
Yes
Shopping Tote and other Main Street SwagNo
Yes
Yes
Yes
First Opportunity for Event Sponsorship of Main Street EventsNo
Yes
Yes
Yes
Invitation to Main Street Meetings, discussing news, issues, and ideas that benefit downtown businessesNo
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance notice of seminars and classes offered through the Small Business Development CenterNo
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with press notification for new and expanding businessesNo
No
Yes
Yes
Eligibility to serve on Main Street committeesNo
No
Yes
Yes
Opportunity to be nominated for Main Street AwardsNo
No
Yes
Yes
Ongoing promotion on Main Street social media platformsNo
No
Yes
Yes
Main Street window decalNo
NoYes
Yes
Access to other financial benefits, such as low-interest loans, grants, and discounted landscaping design servicesNo
No
No
Yes
Eligibility for the Gainesville Façade Grant, which awards funding to improve storefront appearancesNo
No
No
Yes
Eligibility for the Gainesville Event Grant, which awards funding annually to incentivize events within the districtNoNo
No
Yes
Up to 50 paper copies/month for event promotionsNo
NoNoYes
Featured story and expanded business listing showcased on website, social media outlets, and Main Street NewsletterNo
No
No
Yes
Event Consultation Services with the Main Street Manager for guidance on coordinating and marketing your eventNo
No
No
Yes